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The debt free community

The debt free community, like every community, has secrets that aren’t really secrets at all. They sound obvious when said out loud but not many people realise them until they are said. So I am going to share my own experience. The beauty of this is my experience won’t necessarily be the same as someone…

Cook once eat twice

A great way to save time and money is to cook once eat twice. That is cooking enough to do two days instead of having to cook from scratch every day. Protein is expensive. Therefore I decided to include meat in all of the meals below. The meals are adaptable to suit vegetarians, vegans and…

The best money saving tip

The best money saving tip is simple and anyone can do it. Reduce your contact with advertisements. I remember while I was studying early childhood education years ago the topic of marketing came up. It was eye opening to learn how insidious it really is. Disclaimer: I have not studied marketing and I am not…

5 dirt cheap meals

I don’t know about you but I’ve been thinking about ways to keep food costs down. At this stage cutting food costs is not the aim of my game. I just want to keep them consistent. So I had a think and I came up with 5 dirt cheap meals. None of the ideas are…

Stocking up

Stocking up is one of those topics that is on the tip of many a person’s tongue right now. It’s really no wonder with inflation sky rocketing and a war going on. Bulk buying or squirreling away a few extra items a week/ month isn’t just a great way to save money. For some it…

Cheap days out

In this post we will focus on cheap days out that won’t break the bank. Unfortunately I have not been able to include places in the Munster area as I have not had the pleasure to visit there yet. Fingers crossed in 2022 that changes! Prices included below are accurate at time of publication but…

Survive living on the dole

Social welfare or “the dole” was never meant for anyone to thrive on. It is all about survival and nothing more. In this blog post lets look at 7 tips to survive living on the dole and look at ways to budget within your means until you can get back on your feet. 7 tips…

Emergency Fund in Ireland

An emergency fund in Ireland is essential. It is something most of us know we should have but many of us don’t have one. Lets break it down into manageable pieces and finally understand all there is to know about an emergency fund. What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is money specifically set…

Married life and money

One question that crops up all too often is how to get a partner on board with better money management. Married life and money are so intertwined that it’s vital to find a system that both are happy with. How do you get your partner to stop wasting money? Have a conversation about your goals…

Reduce your electricity bill

Electricity costs are on the rise and a major source of concern for most of us. In this post we will look at 9 ways to reduce your electricity bill and save some money. 9 ways to reduce your electricity bill Batch cookUse appropriate lighting Turn off plugs with the switch when not in useFill…

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